bianna golodryga has more. >> reporter: when most of us think of going to the dentist, this is what we imagine. the scary light. the high-pitched sounds that make us squirm. not exactly a spa day. >> there are 30 million to 40 million americans that suffer from dental anxiety. and i want to do everything i can to make those clients feel like they're not at the dentist. >> reporter: her name is april patterson. a name whose patients affectionately call her dr. patty. when you come to dr. patty's boutique in florida, you realize this is not your father's dental office. >> i offer facials, massage, full-body treatment. and we also have a brow bar that specializes in the modern techniques of hair removal, threading. >> reporter: christina carter came in today to get her braces off. while she's here, she's also scheduled a facial. >> for a busy professional like myself, it's a one-stop shop where i can get my dental work done. and get a facial and massage and just relax. when you're busy, it's nice to have everything at one spot. >> i can give you a great example. a client is coming in to h